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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.84, 12,540.96 and 5,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.84, 12,540.96 and 5,593.68 is: 8,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.84 : 12,540.96 = 5,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.84/12,540.96 = 5,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.84x = 12,540.96 × 5,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.84x = 70,150,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,150,117.13/8,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.31

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